Function-Oriented Material Design for Innovative Composite Structures Against Land Explosives

Abstract

The objective of this research is to develop an advanced design methodology for innovative composite structure concepts which can be used in the Army's future ground vehicle systems (FCS, FTTS, LTV) to protect vehicle and occupants against various explosives, including landmines. A multi-level and multi-scenario blast simulation and design system is being developed, which integrates three major technologies: a newly developed landmine-soil-composite interaction model; an advanced design methodology called Function-Oriented Material Design (FOMD); and a novel patent pending composite material concept called BTR (Biomimetic Tendon-Reinforced) material. A novel blast-protective composite structure (BTR-Bl) is being developed with the new design tool, which can be fabricated and tested against land explosives for use in military vehicles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA481664

Entities

People

  • Basavaraju Raju
  • Dongying Jiang
  • Walter Bryzik
  • Yuanyuan Liu
  • Zheng-dong Ma

Organizations

  • University of Michigan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blast
  • Blast Loads
  • Blast Waves
  • Composite Materials
  • Composite Structures
  • Computational Science
  • Engineering
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • Fiber Reinforced Polymers
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Reinforcing Materials

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology